Apprentice Butcher
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Company: T APPLETON & SON LTD
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Location: HG4 1BP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000029673
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Application Deadline Date: 30/05/2026
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Start Date: 29/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Typically 8.00am - 4.00pm with a 1-hour unpaid break (7 hours per day), worked over 5 days including Saturdays.
Brief Description
This Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in retail and food production. You’ll learn customer service, food safety and butchery skills in a busy shop. Supported by your employer and college, you’ll gain a recognised qualification and build a strong foundation for a career.
Training to be Provided
- The apprentice will attend college one day per week as part of their off-the-job training
- This day will be dedicated to developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the apprenticeship standard through a combination of classroom-based learning, practical activities, and tutor-led sessions
- The remaining four days will be spent in the workplace, where the apprentice will apply their learning and gain practical experience relevant to their role
Future Prospects
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity to secure a full-time position within the business
- Apprentices may also progress onto the Level 3 qualification, further developing their skills, knowledge, and career prospects within the industry
- You will have the opportunity to choose your career path be it retail, shop and production butchery
Vacancy Detail
- Serve customers and provide friendly, professional service
- Assist with preparing and displaying products
- Learn basic butchery and knife skills (with training)
- Handle stock, deliveries, and product rotation
- Maintain cleanliness and food hygiene standards
- Use tills and handle transactions
- Develop product knowledge to advise customers
- Support the day-to-day running of the shop
Other Information
✔️ This is a hands-on, practical role – you’ll be on your feet for most of the day
✔️ You will be working with raw meat and animal products daily
✔️ The role can be physically demanding, including lifting, carrying, and standing for long periods
✔️ Early starts, weekend work, and busy periods (e.g. holidays) are part of the job
✔️ You will be working in chilled environments to maintain food safety standards
✔️ High standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and attention to detail are essential
✔️ You must be comfortable using sharp tools and equipment (full training provided)
✔️ Customer-facing role – confidence and communication are key
✔️ Handling payments and using tills – good basic numeracy and money-handling skills are important
✔️ Understanding weights and measures, including basic calculations and conversions